Moisture‑Electric–Moisture‑Sensitive Heterostructure Triggered Proton Hopping for Quality‑Enhancing Moist‑Electric Generator

Moisture-enabled electricity(ME)is a method of converting the potential energy of water in the external environment into electrical energy through the interaction of functional materials with water molecules and can be directly applied to energy harvesting and signal expression.However,ME can be unreliable in numerous applications due to its sluggish response to moisture,thus sacrificing the value of fast energy harvesting and highly accurate information representation.Here,by constructing a moisture-electric-moisture-sensitive(ME-MS)heterostructure,we develop an efficient ME generator with ultra-fast electric response to moisture achieved by triggering Grotthuss protons hopping in the sensitized ZnO,which modulates the heterostructure built-in interfacial potential,enables quick response(0.435 s),an unprecedented ultra-fast response rate of 972.4 mV s^(−1),and a durable electrical signal output for 8 h without any attenuation.Our research provides an efficient way to generate electricity and important insight for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of moisture-generated carrier migration in ME generator,which has a more comprehensive working scene and can serve as a typical model for human health monitoring and smart medical electronics design.

Transcriptome analysis elucidates key changes of pleon in the process of carcinization

When megalopa molting to the first juvenile crab stage,the crabs undergo carcinization morphogenesis.To study the key physiological and morphological processes in carcinization,we performed a comparative transcriptomic analysis between the cephalothoraxes and the pleons of megalopa and the first juvenile crab stage in Chinese mitten crab.The results reveal that the major physiological and morphological changes in the pleon were related to energy metabolism(oxidative phosphorylation and AMPK pathways),ventral nerve cord fusion(apoptosis-related pathways),and metamorphosis(transcription factors,Hedgehog and Hippo pathways).We also discovered that the key Hox genes abdominal-B and abdominal-A might regulate morphological changes,especially in the degeneration of the fifth pair of pleopods,and ganglion fusion,respectively.Studying the regulatory mechanisms of carcinization may help us better understand the developmental biology of the juvenile crabs.

Work Function Optimization Technology of Indium Tin Oxide Films

Indium tin oxide(In_(2)O_(3)∶Sn)film is one of the most potential materials in the field of semiconductor industry.However,untreated In2O3∶Sn film has a low work function which can result in a high energy barrier that hinders the passage of carriers through the interface,thus leading to poor overall performance of directly prepared devices.In this study,crystalline transparent conductive In_(2)O_(3)∶Sn films were prepared by plasma exposure assisted magnetron sputtering under room temperature.Based on multiple testing methods,it can be found that the low temperature crystallization characteristics of In_(2)O_(3)∶Sn film were enhanced and the work function was effectively improved after Ar^(+)plasma exposure.The increase of the work function of In_(2)O_(3)∶Sn film was due to the increment of Sn⁃O bond on the surface brought by the transition from low oxidation state Sn^(2+)to high oxidation state Sn^(4+)under the action of high exposure.

The Feasible Design of Quasi-Solid-State Aqueous Tin-Iodine Batteries

Aqueous rechargeable batteries with high safety have been considered as the main energy source to power portable and wearable electronics.Herein,we report the first construction of quasi-solid-state aqueous tin-iodine batteries by exploiting Sn foil as anode,carbon cloth as cathode,and gel electrolytes.The anode reversibly converts from K_(2)Sn(OH)_(6) to metal Sn,thus eliminating the formation of metal dendrites.Meanwhile,gel electrolytes alleviate anode corrosion and enhance the utilization of the anode.Therefore,the asfabricated quasi-solid-state batteries manifest an areal capacity of 700μAh cm^(-2)(211 mAh g^(-1) equal to theoretical capacity)and excellent cycling stability without obvious capacity degradation after 120 cycles at 1mA cm^(-2).Remarkably,the designed batteries sealed by different package materials including plastic,glass,wood,and cardboard operated steadily,thereby enlarging the application scenario for these batteries.This work enriches the family of aqueous rechargeable batteries and sheds light on the construction of high-performance quasi-solid-state aqueous batteries.

异亮氨酸调控大鼠小肠黏膜形态和结构的作用机制

作为动物体重要的必需氨基酸,异亮氨酸除了作为蛋白合成底物外,还可促进肠道的吸收功能和屏障功能,但其作用机制尚不清楚.本研究通过体内动物试验和体外细胞试验探究了异亮氨酸对肠道黏膜结构和功能的可能作用机制.试验选用80只远交群大鼠,随机分为4组,饮水添加不同浓度异亮氨酸(0、0.5、2.5和5 mg/mL),试验期为28 d,测定大鼠小肠各段组织结构和空肠中紧密连接蛋白表达水平.体外试验选用大鼠空肠上皮细胞系IEC-6并用不同浓度异亮氨酸处理,通过噻唑兰测定细胞活力,流式细胞术测定细胞的周期和凋亡情况,Western blot分析细胞中紧密连接蛋白表达情况.结果表明,饮水中添加2.5 mg/mL异亮氨酸显著提高了小肠的绒毛高度和绒毛高度隐窝深度比,显著降低了隐窝深度,并显著提高空肠紧密连接表达;适宜浓度异亮氨酸显著促进了IEC-6细胞的增殖并提高细胞中紧密连接蛋白表达量,而高浓度异亮氨酸呈现抑制作用.综上,异亮氨酸可改善小肠的组织结构,尤其促进绒毛生长并提高吸收表面积,其可能作用机制是适宜异亮氨酸可促进小肠上皮细胞的增殖并降低凋亡,进而增大了绒毛的高度;异亮氨酸提高了上皮细胞中紧密连接蛋白的合成,进而促进大鼠空肠的黏膜屏障功能.本研究为异亮氨酸在改善人和动物肠道健康方面的研究和应用提供理论基础.

好氧甲烷氧化耦合反硝化极限脱氮系统的效能及应用

【目的】探究甲烷浓度、温度和氮浓度对好氧甲烷氧化耦合反硝化(AME-D)极限脱氮系统的影响,分析该系统微生物群落结构,并对贵阳某污水处理厂尾水进行应用研究。【方法】采用阶段性实验研究甲烷浓度、温度和氮浓度对系统脱氮效能的影响,通过16SrRNA基因测序技术分析系统中微生物群落结构,利用共焦显微拉曼光谱仪分析实际废水水质变化特征。【结果】甲烷进气比为3%、温度为30°C、氮浓度为20 mg/L时脱氮效果最好,系统的总氮、氨氮和硝酸盐氮平均去除率分别为93.66%、96.13%和92.25%;系统中的主要甲烷氧化菌分别为Methylosarcina(1.84%)、Methylovulum(0.01%)和Crenothrix(0.14%),以及兼性甲烷氧化菌属Methylocystis(1.9%),主要的亚硝化菌为Nitrosomonas(0.008%),硝化菌为Nitrospira(0.42%),反硝化菌为Hyphomicrobium(1.19%)和Pseudomonas(0.61%);采用该系统处理贵阳某污水处理厂尾水时,出水总氮平均浓度达到0.96mg/L,能达到极限脱氮的目的,拉曼光谱分析显示系统对硝酸盐氮和亚硝酸盐氮有较高的去除,甲烷被氧化形成的中间产物可能为醇类或醛类物质,为反硝化菌提供所需碳源。【结论】AME-D极限脱氮由多种微生物协同实现,其功能微生物为甲烷氧化菌、亚硝化菌、硝化菌和反硝化菌,应用研究显示该系统在城镇污水处理系统中具有较大的应用潜力。